Gone Country

Alan Jackson

About Gone Country

"Gone Country" is a song written by Bob McDill and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in November 1994 as the third single from his fourth studio album, Who I Am. As with that album's first two singles ("Summertime Blues" and "Livin' on Love"), "Gone Country" reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, a position that it held for one week.


Year:
1994
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She's been playing in a room on the strip for ten years in Vegas
Every night she looks in the mirror and she only ages
She's been readin' about Nashville and all the records that everybody's buying
Says, I'm a simple girl myself, grew up on Long Island

So she packs her bags to try her hand
Says this might be my last chance

She's gone country, look at them boots
She's gone country, back to her roots
She's gone country, a new kind of suit
She's gone counrty, here she comes

Well, the folk scene's dead, but he's holding out in the Village
He's been writing songs, speaking out against wealth and privilege
He says, I don't believe in money, but a man could make him a killin'
'Cause some of that stuff don't sound much different than Dylan

I hear down there it's changed, you see
Well, they're not as backward as they used to be

He's gone country, look at them boots
He's gone country, back to his roots
He's gone country, a new kind of suit
He's gone country, here he comes

He commutes to L.A., but he's got a house in the Valley
But the bills are piling up and the pop scene just ain't on the rally
And he says, honey, I'm a serious composer, schooled in voice and composition
But with the crime and the smog these days, this ain't no place for children

Lord, it sounds so easy, this shouldn't take long
Be back in the money in no time at all

He's gone country, look at them boots
He's gone country, back to his roots
He's gone country, a new kind of suit
He's gone country, here he comes

Yeah, he's gone country, a new kind of walk
He's gone country, a new kind of talk
He's gone country, look at them boots
He's gone country, oh, back to his roots

He's gone country
He's gone country
Everybody's gone country
Yeah, we've gone county
The whole world's gone country

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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: BOB MCDILL

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Gone Country" was created by Bob McDill, a prolific Nashville songwriter who penned hits for numerous country artists. It was written during a time when country music was experiencing a period of unprecedented popularity.
Release Date
The song "Gone Country" was released on November 7, 1994, as the third single from Alan Jackson's album "Who I Am."
Chart Performance
"Gone Country" hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1995. This was the second of four number ones from the album "Who I Am."
Music Video
A music video was produced for "Gone Country," which was directed by Michael Salomon. Alan Jackson hired him to focus on his ‘live’ performances and crowd reactions.
Song Message
"Gone Country" is known for its meta reflection on the state of country music. It tells the stories of different characters who, seeing the popularity of country music, decide to take up the genre.
Artist's Success
Following the release of "Gone Country," Alan Jackson became one of the prominent figures of the 1990s line dance craze. He incorporated traditional honky-tonk sounds into his music and always stuck to his country roots.
Cultural Impact
"Gone Country" became a catchphrase in the mid-90s, reflective of the era's country boom. The song and its message were so influential that they inspired a reality TV show of the same name in 2006.
Country Music Awards
The song "Gone Country" contributed to Alan Jackson's success at the Academy of Country Music Awards. In 1995, he won the award for "Top Male Vocalist."
Signature Song
"Gone Country" is often considered one of Jackson’s signature tunes. It helps to define his personal style and resonates with the theme of truthfulness in his music.
Popular Among Other Artists
The song continues to be covered and performed by various artists throughout the years, demonstrating its timeless appeal and broad influence.

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